Rich and Decadent Chocolate Lava Cakes

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, cubed
• 1 cup dark chocolate, chopped
• 2 large eggs
• 2 large egg yolks
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, sifted
• 1 teaspoon salt

Method

1. 01
   Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. 02
   Grease four ramekins with butter and dust with flour, tapping out any excess.
3. 03
   In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and chopped chocolate over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
4. 04
   In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, and sugar until pale and thick.
5. 05
   Fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture gently until combined.
6. 06
   Sift the flour and salt over the chocolate mixture and fold until just combined.
7. 07
   Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins.
8. 08
   Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake for 12 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the centers remain soft.
9. 09
   Remove from oven and let the cakes cool for 1 minute before inverting onto dessert plates.
10. 10
    Serve immediately, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.